rickster000

Hi,

My wife is non-EU and recently got her Hungarian residency card (as the family member of an EU citizen).

I hear people in other countries talk about the different or changing status of their residency card/permit, eg. temporary, permanent, stamp 4, etc.

Can anyone advise how it works in Hungary?

Peter_in_Hungary

Sneaked in before Brexit then !!

rickster000

Plenty of time

Pollypaprika

Would be interested to hear other's thoughts on this too.

The 'residency' card (as I understand it) which most expats get is not exactly a residency card, it is more a 'permission to be here card' i.e. it does not give you citizenship rights.

I heard that once you had this card for 5 years you could 'upgrade'...I have no idea what to...perhaps someone can enlighten me :-)

rickster000

Just to clarify I, as an EU citizen (for now), got the 'permission to be here' card you mention. My wife got one of these too. But, as she is non-EU she also got an additional Residency Card.

Pollypaprika

Interesting. Is it one with the photo? I know there are different rules, but I am not sure how they apply and for how long. I am sure someone will be along soon to clarify :-)

rickster000

Yes her RC has a photo.

Edit -

Just having a look at the RC, it expires in 5 years.

So I guess that's that until then.

I think I have answered my own question. In the short term at least.

Pollypaprika

Is that your RC or your wife's RC which expires in 5 years? I cannot see an expiry date on mine

rickster000

Only my wife's.

As you mentioned, the card provided to us EU citizens isn't really a RC. Hers however is an actual RC.

I'm sure I read somewhere that the EU citizens card doesn't really expire. Although you should notify them of changes (address) or if you decide to leave.

Pollypaprika

Thanks. It can get quite confusing...and with the whole Brexit business throwing a spanner into the works I keep on hearing different things from different people. :-)

rickster000

Life would be boring if it was all plain sailing.

So they say

Griffphil

Also can I ask if anyone clarify how best to satisfy the RC requirement for 'medical insurance'. As a UK citizen I don't have a private medical insurance relying on the good old NHS and the E111 when in Europe. I looked into global medical cover but could only get it for the whole year and the cost was prohibitive. We will be spending 2 weeks in every 8 in Hungary.

rickster000

For a UK citizen the E111 satisfies this requirement.

Peter_in_Hungary

Yes - But Brexit - watch this space

scot47

Are the plans for mass deportations already under way ?